Prevention Worker

Job Summary: 

Reporting to the Band Representative Manager, the Prevention Worker will provide prevention and early intervention services, using least intrusive measures to enhance child, youth and family well-being and to keep families together.

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience working with children and families in child welfare
• Strong leadership skills including coaching and mentoring
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act, Child Wellbeing Law, Child Protection Standards, Ministry of Children and Youth Services Regulations, Guidelines and Policy Directives
• Teamwork; able to collaborate effectively with others, communicate openly, foster strong working relationships, and contribute to group efforts
• Communication skills; able to effectively convey information and ideas to others, both verbally and in writing
• Self-motivated; able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable; able to adjust to changing circumstances, new tasks, and unexpected challenges
• Time management; able to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines
• Professionalism; able to demonstrate integrity, ethics, and respect for others in all interactions and behaviors
• Knowledge of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg vision and mission, structure, and programs
• Knowledge of computer equipment with related software such as Windows, Work, and Outlook

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities:

The Prevention Worker shall:

• Support children and families from an early help and intervention lens
• Collaborate with services that are individualized, strength-based, child-centered, family focused, community based and culturally supportive
• Provide, plan, and deliver early help services to families, children, and youth that is responsive to their needs and help achieve family outcomes that will minimize the potential for child welfare intervention/investigation
• Plan and organize social and recreational activities, plan education and wellness programs for children, families, elders based on the cultural needs of the community
• Provide clients with land-based social, recreation, and educational programming and will create awareness through a culturally supportive and wholistic approach

Other Conditions of Employment:

• Provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid class G Driver’s licence
• Reliable source of transportation

Closing date: Tuesday October 6 2026 at 12:00pm (Noon)